When it comes to turmeric tea, Taka Turmeric which is based in Cape Town, South Africa delivers.
Where many countries go to India, Taka Turmeric found out that only a small percentage of Turmeric is organically and ethically grown and comes in different grades (similar to China’s Pu-erh teas) and the amount of curcumin (The active ingredient in turmeric) can vary.
And so the company has learned to source the very best herbs and spices to create a a golden synergy of taste and health.
For those not familiar with turmeric, it is great for anti-inflammatory, as an antioxidant, antibiotic, aids in metabolism and supports weight management, aids in arthritis, helps heals stomach, helps soothes coughs and asthma and more.
The tea I am reviewing is Taka Turmeric’s Rooibos Vanilla Tea and the tea is activated by crushed black peppercorns.
So, what is Rooibos? Roibos is a red bush that grows in South Africa’s fynbos and usually grown in the Cederberg, a small mountainous area in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
The leaves go through oxidation and it produces a reddish brown color. In fact, when you infuse the tea, it turns to a reddish brown color. And Rooibos is known for not containing caffeine and has low tannin levels compared to black tea or green tea.
With Taka Turmeric based in Cape Cod, it’s quite cool to see the company releasing a tea quite popular in South Africa for many generations and it is quite similar to a hibiscus tea but more earthy.
With a little black pepper and coconut, the tea is absolutely delicious and is made of 100% organic ingredients: Turmeric, Rooibos, Ceylon Cinnamon, Grated Coconut, Vanilla Pod and Black Pepper.
The taste and smell is quite spicy and I believe it’s the Ceylon Cinnamon with Turmeric combined with the Rooibos that you can smell. The addition of the vanilla pod makes it a bit sweeter and not bitter at all.
I tend to avoid bagged tea, as I’m more of a loose leaf tea drinker, but I have to say, Taka Turmeric teas are among the best tea bag-based teas out there.
You get about 15 unbleached tea bags in one box and it’s under $7!
At a great price and a great tasting tea! The Taka Turmeric Rooibos Vanilla Tea is highly recommended!
